Renzie Rib Fest
serves food, fun for
Labor Day weekend
F
olks from across Allegheny and neighboring counties
gathered on the Lions Bandshell grounds for a fun-filled
weekend of music, fireworks and regional barbecue on
August 31 through September 3.
The seventh annual Renzie Rib Fest, sponsored by the
McKeesport Lions Club, was a big hit with the Summer Concert
Series’ weather-related cancellations coming back to the park
to perform for a full lawn. Throughout the weekend, visitors
enjoyed music from Three Sides, Beatlemania Magic, Safety
Last, the Marcels, Midnight Special, the Igniters, River City Brass,
and the Jaggerz.
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Guests sampled a variety of grilled and smoked barbecue
favorites – brisket, chicken, pulled pork, and of course, ribs
– from Chubb’s BBQ, Big Girls BBQ, Rogue BBQ, Generations
Catering, and the Palisades Catering. The Lions Club served
beverages, desserts, gyros and fries.
“It’s been another great year for the Renzie Rib Fest,” Mayor
Michael Cherepko said. “As always, we hope volunteers from
the Lions Club and the recreation board can continue to host
enjoyable activities like this for the people of our city and
surrounding communities.”